SHEEDER MILL FARM 


We are once again committed to keeping our riding affordable.
This will be our 5th year in a row that our trail riding and lesson rates will remain the same. We hope to see many of you in 2012!

    Updated January 2012

Testimonials
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Explanation of Riding Levels   please review.
FAQ's

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Seasonal Local Hay rides/Pumpkin picking  for the family (click here)


Gift certificates are available. 

Send payment via snail mail, stop by in person or send payment via paypal.  If sending payment via paypal, please send payment as "gift".  We only accept credit cards through paypal. Payment in person is by cash or check.  


*******You can now pay using PayPal. Please send payment as "gift".
Send payment to e-mail address: jlwade7728@aol.com********




No Age & No Reasonable Weight Restrictions, however we must be notified of this at the time of reservation!

All business and visitation is by appointment only. Our home and business are one in the same, please respect our privacy.

Open 7 days a week, year round

10AM – an hour before dark

  2-3hr notice weekdays/24 hr notice weekends  &  Holidays
 (Same day reservations accepted on first  call,  first serve  basis.)

Cash Only , Prices do NOT include tip for your guide, please add 18-20%

You are financially responsible for the number of horses reserved! 

610-469-9382

www.smfhorses.com

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We have horses and ponies for all levels and ages, English and Western style. All rides are guided through beautiful, scenic
Chester County. Trails wind along the French Creek, dirt roads, wooded areas and streams. Our specialty is teaching safe, effective skills and proper riding. Extra time is spent with timid riders or those who require extra help. We Love Our Horses! We would like to share this with you, the art of proper riding, and kindness to our animals. So Please Take Care Of Them! We are not a "hack stable" we are a trail riding stable. We breed, raise and train our own horses and they are like family to us.

We ask people to be honest with their riding experience. We use the number of hours that one has invested in riding, rather than the number of years one has ridden to determine one's true riding level.

Once riding levels are assessed, horses are chosen to suit riding abilities. Please do not request horses for your friends or horses that you have not ridden, let us do our job. Too often when someone is not knowledgeable about their experience level and requests a horse that is unsuitable for themselves, they are over mounted. This can be very dangerous and a very unwise decision on ones' behalf. We will then have to take time out of your riding time to switch you to a more suitable horse.  Accuracy and total honesty about each persons riding level is essential.

 Our goals are: organization, providing quality mounts, and offering an enjoyable, safe experience for everyone.

A timely arrival is necessary. Late arrivals will be subjected to penalized riding time. Please arrive 15 minutes early, especially: if your reservation includes more than 6 riders, special horses are reserved, particular guides have been requested, or you are bringing your own tack.

We are able to accommodate most sizes of riders and riders with special needs but we Must be notified of this when you make your reservation. If you fail to inform us of a special need and we have to go out and bring in a different more appropriate horse the time taken to get and saddle the horse will be deducted from your riding time.  The standard by which we determines the maximum weight our horses can carry is by taking 15%to a max of 20% of their body weight.  Please be honest with weights and heights.

Riders without reservations are charged an extra $8 per person.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All reservations are financially responsible for the number of horses they reserve.  You have up to 1 hour before your reservation for groups of 6 or less to make any final changes to your reservation without being financially penalized.  Groups of 6 or more are required to give us a minimum of 2 hours notice for any final changes.  We only saddle our horses when they are needed for a ride, so this means that a larger group will require us to begin bringing horses in from the field and saddling at least an hour prior to your ride.  If you are running late for legitimate reasons please call and inform the farm.  This way your horses will not be bridled and waiting with tight girths, this is cruel and unfair by our standards. Again a timely arrival is appreciated by ALL!  

** These prices do not include gratuity for your guide. Please add 15-20% to the prices listed below.**  

** We accept cash only for all payments!**

<>Trail Ride Rates:                               Single rider rates (only yourself and a private guide)                                                 
 
30 minutes:        $20 per rider                $25
45 minutes:         $25 per rider                $30            
1 hour:                 $30 per rider                $40
1 ½ hour:             $50 per rider                $60
2 hours:               $65 per rider                $75
                                                                                                             
2 1/2 hours:        $100 per rider 1-2 riders  $85 per rider 3-6  
3 hours:               $120 per rider 1-2riders   $100 per rider 3-6 riders
 4 hours:              $160 per rider 1-2  riders   $140 per rider 3-6 riders

Children riding in front of parent or guide are charged:   
 
30 minutes:  $10          45 minutes:   $13      1 hour:     $15                 1 ½ hour:   $25                  Suitable for ages 5 and under!

Lessons can be given on the trail , ring or a combination of both.
   Private                    Group
1/2 hour      $35                $30/person
45 min:        $40               $35/person
1 Hour:       $45                $40/person

1/2 hour:   $40 private w/owner  $35 group w/owner   
45min:      $50 private w/owner   $45 group w/owner
1 Hour:    $65 private w/owner  $55 group w/ owner

Group: (consists of 2 or more riders, you make the group)  Our lessons are geared at teaching detailed control and proper equitation for the beginner, timid,  rusty rider, child, or adult. Our lessons are suitable for families as well as individuals. Lessons are a good way to gain experience and confidence for horseback riding vacations, dude ranch excursions, hunting trips, or for anyone who wants to improve their riding skills.  You can split your lesson time between the ring and the trail.  This is a nice way to break up your riding and put your skills to use on the trail.


Picnic Ride Rates: ***Picnic Rides have Changed***

**Please add $10 to the "Trail Ride" prices listed above.** The total time the horse is away from the farm is considered in your total cost. We have  built a picnic table  in the woods along our  property for your use.  The picnic table is situated just a few feet from the creek side nestled under the tree canopy.  At the end of your trail ride, you will be dropped off by horse at the picnic site.  There you are welcome to stay as long as you like.  The setting is very private, peaceful, and just plain relaxing.  Bring a blanket if you like.  When you are done with your picnic you will walk back to the farm along a foot path.  The walk is 1/4 mile along  the creek.  Please remember to take all trash back to the barn.

Lengths of time can range from 1 hour -3 hours, you decide.  Food and beverage is not included in price.


Group Ride Rates: (10 or more riders) Please print and fill out the  Group Rate Contract

Contracts can be faxed to us at 610-469-0823 or mailed along with the deposit to SMF.

Please Click here for additional detailed information
Group rates .   

30 minutes: $18 per rider

45 minutes: $23 per rider

1 hour:        $28per rider

1 ½ hour:    $45 per rider    

Group rate prices are only valid when a 50% deposit is made 14 days prior to your scheduled ride, the balance is paid in cash, and a 18-20% gratuity is paid to your guides.  Deposits are non-refundable, however in case of inclement weather deposits can be credited to another date or ride selection, if you call to inform us of the change! 

The best thing to do is call with your group’s size, ages of children, and specific needs. Depending on some group sizes and ages of children, there is a need for us to split the groups into smaller sizes.  Children should plan on bringing properly fitting bike helmets. You must plan on arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ride for groups of more than 10 riders.  Late arrivals will be subject to penalized riding time!!!


Local Overnight Rides: (Tent camping flier)

At this time we are only offering tent camping.  On our home page we do have several B&Bs for those who prefer.
 
Please bring your own food and beverages.  No pets allowed. 
Tent camping per person:   

$10.00 Camping fee for a group of 2-4, please determine the length of riding you wish to do and add that into the cost.
Also, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required 14 days prior to scheduled arrival date.

One Day Travel Ride:  (Click here for travel ride page)

This ride should be reserved for intermediate to advanced riders. .

Lease (4 weeks): (Click here for lease page)

Cost:  $450.00   for 4 weeks

Leasing allows you to try different horses with unlimited weekday use.  Weekends and holidays are limited to 2 hours per day.  This is also  a good way to try horses you may be interested in purchasing.  The horse  does not leave the farm during the lease.

Boarding:
We offer boarding at our Pigeon Creek Facility.  Indoor riding arena, trails, large pastures.

--$425.00 for 4 weeks .

-- $450.00 for a month. 

Training:

 Our horse training program is geared towards starting and finishing horses for trail riding. More involved training such as preliminary show training can be performed, if interested please inquire about separate pricing. We use natural horsemanship techniques including a round pen and various skills adapted from clinicians such as: Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, and several others in addition to skills that we have learned on our own over the years. In advance of your horse's arrival we ask that you tell us in writing what specific things you want done with your horse. We will teach those skills to the horse first and then we will work with you to make sure that you know how to correctly ask the horse what he/she has been taught.  For more information, go to Training page & Training Contract  for a more detailed overview of our training, prices, and training contract.  We use the same methods to train your horse as we do ours.

Horse Sales: 

All horses for sale are listed on our website with prices, disciplines, photos, and descriptions. Running a farm is time consuming. We are not available to show horses without an appointment. 

Prior to making an appointment please:

·         Visit our website for important sale information and contracts, etc… www.smfhorses.com

·         Determine your price range

·         Know what horse you are seriously interested in seeing

·         Our time is limited so please have an idea of  what you want before you arrive


Sheeder Mill Farm

12 Sheeder Mill Road

Spring City, Pa 19475

 

Email: Sheeder1@aol.com

Phone: 610-469-9382

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